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Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and…

Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and S4B mute arm sensor kit, safety light curtains can be configured quickly and easily.

The FR-D800 series inverters aim to save users time, power, and physical space across applications. The inverters support…

The FR-D800 series inverters aim to save users time, power, and physical space across applications. The inverters support both induction and permanent magnet motors and feature a USB-C connection so users can set parameters with ease.

Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04 sensor tester offers quick, portable diagnostics for 3- and 4-wire sensors, helping reduce…

Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04 sensor tester offers quick, portable diagnostics for 3- and 4-wire sensors, helping reduce factory downtime and speed up integration.

Introducing the FQE-V, the newest scalable vacuum gripper system from Schmalz. The FQE-V is designed to deliver safe,…

Introducing the FQE-V, the newest scalable vacuum gripper system from Schmalz. The FQE-V is designed to deliver safe, precise handling of various workpieces in manufacturing and logistics applications.

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology,…

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology, which enables auto calibration to eliminate signal errors caused by physical inconsistencies.

FANUC America's new "Cobot and Go" platform helps manufacturers quickly adopt collaborative robots with pre-engineered,…

FANUC America's new "Cobot and Go" platform helps manufacturers quickly adopt collaborative robots with pre-engineered, ready-to-deploy automation solutions.

The new battery-free Kollmorgen SFD-M encoder delivers high-resolution, multi-turn absolute feedback for servo system…

The new battery-free Kollmorgen SFD-M encoder delivers high-resolution, multi-turn absolute feedback for servo system motion control at the same cost as previous SFD single-turn models.

Oriental Motor has added 40 mm models to its incremental rotary encoders. The new encoders feature a wide resolution…

Oriental Motor has added 40 mm models to its incremental rotary encoders. The new encoders feature a wide resolution range and are available in round or hollow shaft options to fit a variety of automation needs.

Delta Electronics has designed an add-on for its D-Bot collaborative robots that advances the series’ cognitive…

Delta Electronics has designed an add-on for its D-Bot collaborative robots that advances the series’ cognitive capabilities, enabling voice recognition, 3D machine vision, artificial intelligence, and more.

The new SPDL series offers up to 75 W of power in a compact 32 mm wide package. In addition to a small build, these power…

The new SPDL series offers up to 75 W of power in a compact 32 mm wide package. In addition to a small build, these power supplies are DIN-rail mountable and designed to operate in extreme temperatures.

Festo has developed Control Pneumatics technology to improve precision and efficiency in compressed air and gas…

Festo has developed Control Pneumatics technology to improve precision and efficiency in compressed air and gas applications via digital closed-loop control.

IDEM Safety Switches now offers a die-cast metal version of its NET-BOX: a customizable push button control station and…

IDEM Safety Switches now offers a die-cast metal version of its NET-BOX: a customizable push button control station and I/O solution designed to simplify industrial automation.

AutomationDirect has added new models to its ProSense linear potentiometer catalog. Customers now have a wider range of…

AutomationDirect has added new models to its ProSense linear potentiometer catalog. Customers now have a wider range of linear sensing options for greater flexibility in mounting and data collection.

JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link…

JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link communication, and the ability to synchronize up to 32 axes without a controller.

Rockwell’s 852C/D LED indicators enhance machine visibility with bright signals and plug-and-play setup, reducing…

Rockwell’s 852C/D LED indicators enhance machine visibility with bright signals and plug-and-play setup, reducing downtime and simplifying industrial maintenance.

Top companies in the industrial space are making big investments in American manufacturing. ABB, Siemens, and Schneider…

Top companies in the industrial space are making big investments in American manufacturing. ABB, Siemens, and Schneider Electric are creating new facilities to meet demands driven by the growth of critical infrastructure.

OFS has launched an artificial intelligence platform that enables executives and workers on the factory floor to leverage…

OFS has launched an artificial intelligence platform that enables executives and workers on the factory floor to leverage data, bridge communication, and, ultimately, improve manufacturing operations.

Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control…

Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control applications. The 50 mm encoders are capable of resolutions up to 1024 divisions.

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The…

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The new update promises more stable connections between devices and better firmware.